Up close with equestrian stars at The National Equine Show 2026
GS Equestrian continues sponsorship of Meets & Greets
Consistent visitor feedback reveals that one of the highly desired aspects of The National Equine Show, the most extensive premium shopping experience in the UK for people who love horses, is the opportunity for enthusiasts to meet their equestrian heroes via designated sessions.
Organisers of the show have announced the return of GS Equestrian and Country who will again sponsor the popular Meet & Greet features of The National Equine Show 2026 taking place at NEC, Birmingham from 28 February – 1 March 2026. GS Equestrian and Country are a premium equestrian retail brand based in Devon, UK. Launched in 2017 the company has since grown into one of the UK’s largest online equestrian retailers.
Exciting Meet and Greet opportunities announced across the two-day agenda so far include:
- Gemma Owen – International Dressage Rider and Television Personality
- Megan Elphick – Well-Loved Eventer and Equestrian Influencer
- Esme Higgs – Content Creator and Best-Selling Author
- Harlow Luna White – YouTuber, Show Pony Rider and Influencer
- Sam Dracott – established UK-based Registered Farrier and TikTok star
- Hannah Sims – a.k.a. ‘Silly Prune’, she is the internet’s favourite ‘chaotic’ horse girl
- Khadijah Mellah – Trailblazing Jockey and Advocate
- Sam Wolfenden – Farrier and Equestrian Influencer
- Ros Canter – Badminton and Burghley 2025 Winner
- Laura Collett – European and Olympic Eventing Champion
- Tom McEwen – Olympic Individual Silver and Team Gold Medallist.
The agenda is being continually optimised. Keep an eye on the website and social media channels for more speakers, guests and meet & greet opportunities to be announced.
“We know that the Meet & Greet feature of the show is extremely popular, and we are thrilled to return as sponsors for this exciting element of the schedule for the third consecutive year,” said Emma from GS Equestrian and Country. “The event is growing year-on-year, attracting riders, enthusiasts, influencers and industry leaders from all over the UK and beyond. It is an important event on our annual calendar and there is a great synergy in the shared values between The National Equine Show and GS Equestrian and Country of celebrating and showcasing the equestrian lifestyle and spirit of the sport. Giving dedicated fans the opportunity to meet with their equestrian heroes is an extension of that ethos and something we are proud and honoured to continually support.”
Event Director Liz Ormesher comments: “Our objective is to unite the equestrian community over one weekend and provide an unforgettable experience. We know that an important facet of making it truly immersive is allowing fans the opportunity to engage with the personalities that inspire and motivate them. The chance to have a chat, a photo or get something signed by your hero is a real draw for visitors and we appreciate of the continued support of GS Equestrian and Country that helps us deliver this treasured element of the show.”
Advanced tickets for The National Equine Show 2026 are now on a sale at a special discounted rate – £5 off on the door ticket price. You can purchase Saturday, Sunday or Weekend tickets. They make an ideal stocking filler for the horse lover in your life… which might even be yourself!